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CBSE Questions for Class 8 General Knowledge Overview Of India Quiz 5 - MCQExams.com
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Class 8 General Knowledge
Overview Of India
Quiz 5
Which pillar in scription describes about Samudragupta ?
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Prayag Prashasthi
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Girinar Prashasthi
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Mehroli Prashasthi
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Saranth Prashasthi
What is the length of North-South and East -West corridors?
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7300 km
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7000 km
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6800 km
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7500 km
How many species are found in our country?
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81,000 and 47,000
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18,000 and 47,000
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86,000 and 49,000
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78,000 and 54,000
Civics does not concern with the duties towards-
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State
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Society
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God
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Self
Smallest state in India is _____________.
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Goa
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Kerela
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Mizoram
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Sikkim
Explanation
Geographically Goa is smallest state in India.
In Mizoram the settlement pattern is mostly of
linear type
along the ridges because _____________________.
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the valleys are cooler then the ridges
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accessibility is easier on the ridge tops
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the ridges are cooler than the valleys
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the valleys are densely forested
Match List - I and List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists :
List - I
List - II
A. Chhattisgarh
Iron Steel Industry
B. Bombay
Hill Station
C. Kodaikanal
National Park
D. Kanha
Natural harbour
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A-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
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A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
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A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
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A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
Explanation
Correct Pairs as given below:
A) Chhattisgarh -- Iron Steel Industry
B) Bombay(Mumbai) -- Natural harbour
C) Kodaikanal -- Hill Station
D) Kanha -- National Park
State with least number of districts in India is ____________.
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Arunachal Pradesh.
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Ladakh
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Sikkim
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Goa
Which of the following statements is correct ?
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Individual is more important than society
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Society is more important than the individual
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Both man and society are interdependent
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Neither of the two is dependent upon the other
The largest state in the Indian Union in terms of area is ________________.
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Andhra Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh
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Rajasthan
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Arunachal Pradesh
Explanation
The largest state in the Indian Union in terms of area is Rajasthan.
Which among the following is not the function of Returning officer?
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Scrutinizing the nomination papers of the contestants
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Preparation of ballot papers with the allotted symbols for the contestants
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Allotment of symbols for the contesting candidates
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Protecting the electoral booths against malpractices
Bio weapons cause harm to
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One generation
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Many generation
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Single individual
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A city
Explanation
Germ bombs release disease germs such as anthrax bacteria which may take epidemic shape and cause widespread death generation after generation.
Which Indian city is also known as the ' School Capital of India ' ?
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Lucknow
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New Delhi
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Dehradun
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Ajmer
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Dehradun , it hosts some India's best school and training institutes.
Which of he following is the most literate state in India?
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Uttar Pradesh
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Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
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Kerala
Explanation
Kerala is the most literate state in India.
The capital of Mizoram is _____________.
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Gangtok
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Imphal
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Kohima
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Aizawl
Explanation
Aizawl is capital of Mizoram.
Consider the following statements about Param Vir Chakra' :
It is the highest peacetime gallantry award.
It is the replacement of British Victoria Cross.
It can be awarded to civilians.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air. Civilians are not eligble for this honour. Victoria Cross
the highest award for gallantry in the British empire
—was extended to Indians in 1911.
In June 1948 it was decided to institute new Indian awards for gallantry and the Param Vir Chakra
(PVC) was one of those.
In which of the following states the first Synagogue is built in India?
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Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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West Bengal
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Kerala
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Synagogue is a Jewish house of worship. In Kerala first Synagogue is built in India.
Which of the following is a land-locked state?
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U.P.
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Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Orissa
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Uttar Pradesh(U.P.) do not have access to ocean , so it is land-locked state unlike other options.
Meghalaya is known as ________________.
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Scotland of the East
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Manechester of India
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Switzerland of India
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None of these
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The rolling hills around the Meghalaya reminded the British of Scotland. Hence, they would also refer to Meghalaya as the "Scotland of the East".
Which of the following statements about SIMBEX 14 is/are correct?
It was a bilateral naval exercise between Indian Navy and Singapore navy.
2 It was the 21st in the series.
It was conducted in the Andaman Sea.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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2 and 3 only
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2 only
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1 and 3 only
Explanation
SIMBEX is an annual bilateral naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy. It was first held in 1994. It was
conducted in the Andaman Sea from 22 May to 28 May 2014 and was 21st in series. It was
designed to enhance inter-operability and mutual understanding between the two navies.
Consider the following statements about 'Sahayog Kaijin' :
It is a joint exercise of the Coast Guards of India and Japan.
Its 13th edition was held recently off Chennai Port.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Sahayog Kaijin is
military exercise by the Indian Coast Guard and its Japanese counterpart. Its 15th edition was held in Chennai in 2016. The exercise focusses on
search and rescue operations, antipiracy procedures and interoperability between the two forces and other areas of common professional interest.
What was the code name for the Indian Air Force operations during the Kargil Conflict of 1999?
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Operation Vijay
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Operation Meghdoot
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Operation Indradhanush
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Operation Safed Sagar
Explanation
Operation Safed Sagar was the codename assigned to the Indian Air Force's operations during the Kargil Conflict of 1999. It began on May 26, 1999 and concluded on July 11, 1999 after all military objectives were achieved. This was the first time in the history of military aviation that air power was used at a height of upto 32,000 feet by the Indian Air Force.
Consider the following statements.
Central Electricity Regulatory Committee is a statutory body under the Electricity ActIts main function is to regulate the Electricity tariff and inter-state transmission of electricity.
Central Electricity Authority is a statutory body created under the Electricity Supply Act, 1948 which has been superseded by the Electricity Act, 2003.
Which of the above statements is/are right?
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Explanation
Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), a key regulator of power sector in India, is a statutory body functioning with quasi-judicial status under sec – 76 of the Electricity Act 2003. The Central Electricity Authority of India (CEA) is a statutory organisation constituted under section 3(1) of Electricity Supply Act 1948, which has been superseded by section 70(1) of the Electricity Act 2003. The CEA advises the government on policy matters and formulates plans for the development of electricity systems.
Which of the following is not a part of contemporary Indian foreign policy in relationships with its neighbours?
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Look East Policy for lining up with South East Asia via Myanmar
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Panchsheel
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Non-alignment
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SAARC
Explanation
It was in the context of cold war politics that non-alignment was proclaimed as an alternative to big power rivalry and competition. The newly emerging Afro-Asian nations were categorised as third world countries which were either developing or underdeveloped, found they had a common interest in peace and disarmament. They considered peace and disarmament extremely essential for their economic development and nation building. It was rightly perceived that any involvement in the arms race and bloc competition would have perpetuated underdevelopment, and the foremost task of national reconstruction would have suffered a, set back. In the post-cold war period, the NAM has become almost defunct as most of its foundational ideologies such as national independence, territorial integrity, and the struggle against colonialism and imperialism have become irrelevant after end of colonisation.
SAARC is an association of South Asian countries, Panchsheel used as guiding principles in the India- China relations. Look East Policy is an effort to cultivate extensive economic and cultural relatons with the nations of South East Asia.
Imphal is the capital of ____________.
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Tripura
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Meghalaya
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Manipur
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Nagaland
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Imphal is the capital of Manipur.
Which of the following institutes have been recognised as the Institutes of National Importance (by an Act of Parliament)?
Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai.
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali.
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Services and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.
Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2 and 3
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3 and 4
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All of these
Explanation
Institute of National Importance (INI) is a status that may be conferred to a premier public higher education institution in India by an Act of Parliament, an institution which "serves as a pivotal player in developing highly skilled personnel within the specified region of the country/state". INIs receive special recognition and funding. All of the above mentioned institutes are recognised as INI.
In which of the following states the Sun appears the earliest in India-
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Mizoram
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Assam
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Arunachal Pradesh
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Nagaland
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Sun appears in the earliest in Arunachal Pradesh in India.
In India, who is the Chairman of the National Water Resources Council?
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Prime Minister
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Minister of Water Resources
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Minister of Environment and Forests
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Minister of Science and Technology
Explanation
National Water Resources Council was set up by the Government of India in March 1983. The Prime Minister is the Chairman, Union Minister of Water Resources is the Vice-Chairman, and Minister of State for Water Resources, concerned Union Ministers/ Ministers of State, Chief Ministers of all States & Lieutenant Governors/ Administrators of the Union Territories are the Members. Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources is the Secretary of the Council.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
India's 'Look East Policy':
was articulated during the reign of HD Deve Gowda as India's Prime Minister.
is directed towards South-East Asian countries.
is about controlling terrorism.
seeks to develop a bond among various countries on the basis of economic co-operation.
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1 and 2
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2 and 3
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2 and 4
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3 and 4
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India's Look East policy is an effort to cultivate extensive economic and strategic relations with the nations of Southeast Asia in order to bolster its standing as a regional power and a counterweight to the strategic influence of the People's Republic of China. Initiated in 1991, it marked a strategic shift in India’s perspective of the world. It was developed and enacted during the government of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao (1991–1996).
High Altitude Warfare School of the Indian Army is located at _________.
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Gulmarg
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Siachen
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Leh
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Manali
Explanation
The High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) is a training and research establishment of the Indian Army. In 1948, Indian Army established a ski school in Gulmarg which later became the High Altitude Warfare School of the Indian Army specialising in snow–craft and winter warfare.
The National Defence Academy has foreign cadets from which of the following countries?
Bhutan
Bangladesh
Nepal
Afghanistan
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 3 and 4
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1 and 2
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The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the Joint Services academy of the Indian Armed Forces, where cadets of the three services, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force train together before they go on to respective service academies for further pre-commissioning training. The NDA is located at Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra. It is the first tri-service academy in the world. The National Defence Academy has the proud privilege of training more than 700 cadets from the 28 friendly countries. Afghanistan, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Fizi, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Libya, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Nigeria, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tonga, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
Consider the following statements:
MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organisation.
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set-up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Odisha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Explanation
MMTC Limited is the largest international trading company in India and has been in existence for almost five decades. It handles the export of primary products such as coal, iron ore, and manufactured agro and industrial products. MMTC also imports important commodities such as ferrous and nonferrous metals for industry, and agricultural fertilizers. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd located at Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex, Duburi is a joint venture of MMTC and Orissa Government.
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
Departments
Ministries of the Government of India
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Department of Child Development
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Department of Official language
Ministry of
Human Resource development
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Department of Drinking Water
Ministry of Water Resources
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
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Explanation
Department of Child Development : Ministry of Women and Child Development
Department of Official language : Ministry of Home Affairs.
Department of Drinking Water : Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
The capital of Sikkim is -
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Agartala
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Imphal
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Gangtok
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Itanagar
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Sikkim's the capital and largest city is Gangtok.
India House in London was established by-
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Shyam Ji krishna Verma
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Bartullah
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Virendranath Chattopadheyay
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Lala Hardayal
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Shyam Ji krishna Verma established the India House at London .
Languages spoken in India belong to which group?
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Aryan language
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Austric language
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Sino-Tibetan language
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All of the above
Uttarakhand state was created in
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the year 1999
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the year 2000
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the year 2001
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the year 2002
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On 9 November 2000 , Uttarakhand became the 27th state of the Republic of India , being created from the Himalayan and adjoining northwestern districts of Uttar Pradesh.
Who is the current president of
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Sri Pranab Mukerjee
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Sri Rajnath Singh
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Sri Ramnath Kovind
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Sri Gopal Krishna Gandhi
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The current president is Ram Nath Kovind , elected on 25 July 2017.
Which of the following statement(s) is/ are not correct?
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Kimkhab is work in silver and gold wires silk yarns
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Koftgari, inlaying gold or silver wires on metals like steel etc
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Meenakari is the art of enamelling on metal
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All of the above
The National Voters' Day is celebrated on
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15th January
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25th January
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15th February
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25th February
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The National Voters' Day is celebrated every year t o mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, which was established on 25th January , 1950.
Which city is dedicated to Lord Shiva
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Mathura
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Puri
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Ayodhya
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Varanasi
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Varanasi is the city in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River's sacred waters and perform funeral rites.Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples , including Kashi Vishwanath, the "Golden Temple," dedicated to the HIndu god Shiva.
The largest quantity of Saffron is produced
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Uttar Pradesh
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Kashmir
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Kerala
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Goa
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Indian state Jammu and Kashmir is the largest producer of Saffron in India and India is the 3rd highest producer of Saffron in World.
Consider the following statements in context with the handicrafts of India.
$$1.$$ Vellore district of Tamil Nadu is famous for cane handicrafts in India.
$$2.$$ Bone and Horn handicrafts originated in the State of Odisha, they are famous for creating birds or animal figures, which seems alive.
$$3.$$ Uttar Pradesh is known for its painted black wares.
Which of the statement(s) given is/ are correct?
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$$1$$ and $$2$$
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All of these
Consider the following statements.
$$1.$$ Pottery has been described as the lyric of handicrafts due to its irresistible and sensual appeal.
$$2.$$ Glazed pottery emerged with the advent of Islam.
$$3.$$ The remnants of 'roulette pottery' have been discovered in Arikamedu near Puducherry.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Where are diamond mines in India-
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Karnataka
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Madhya Pradesh
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Uttar Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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India does have one active diamond mine at Patna, In Madhya Pradesh , which is run by the state -owned National Mineral Development Corporation.
Consider the following statements regarding handicrafts.
$$1.$$ Engraving, embossing and damascening are techniques used in metal ornamentation.
$$2.$$ Nachiarkoil in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu is important centre for metal crafts.
$$3.$$ Vadodra and Varanasi are famous for enamel work on gold known as Meenakari.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are not correct?
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Consider the following statements regarding handicrafts in India.
$$1.$$ West Bengal is known for its Kora Grass Mats.
$$2.$$ Kerala is renowned for its painting on ivory.
$$3.$$ The glass industry flourished with the advent of the Muslim rule in India.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
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Which of the following is correct about Union Public Service Commission of India?
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It inspects the State Public Service Commission
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All the members are taken from State Public Service Commission
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It sends annual guidelines to State Public Service Commission
Which one of the following is not a department in the Ministry of Human Resource Development?
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Department of Elementary Education and Literacy
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Department of Secondary Education and Higher Education
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Department of Technical Education
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Department of Woman and Child Development
The strength of the UPSC ___________.
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is determined by the Parliament
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was determined by the Presidential Ordinance in 1952
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